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The place of kinship in Tarahumara social organization

Acta Americana • 1 • Published In 1943 • Pages: 360-383, 471-495

By: Passin, Herbert.

Abstract

This is a detailed discussion of Tarahumara kinship terminology, relationships, and integration within the community and tribe. The two sections of the article deal with the formal system and its application in daily experience. Passin presents a thorough description and analysis, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the kinship terminology and relationships, and discussing some of the factors contributing to changes in the system.

HRAF PubDate

1997

Region

Middle America and the Caribbean

Sub Region

Northern Mexico

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

George R. Bedell ; 1960

Field Date

ca. 1938

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Chihuahua, Mexico

Notes

Herbert Passin

LCSH

Tarahumara Indians